Amico Faber

This fascinating book, filled with life experiences and more than a hundred personal testimonies, shows us who Fabrizio De André really was. A multifaceted, highly complex character, De André made his mark on the history of Italian songs, managing to combine the poetry of his lyrics with magnificent music. Enzo Gentile outlines his personality, starting from the personal stories of friends and colleagues who knew him well and others who only met him briefly. There are few photos but each one is carefully chosen, revealing the inner spirit of De André and his most intimate look in the company of his closest friends. Half a century of the finest Italian music unravels in the words and illustrations in this book, ranging from Ivano Fossati to PFM, Enrico Ruggeri to Nicola Piovani, in a choral biography that paints a rich portrait of feelings, emotions, anecdotes, and information.

Amico Faber
Enzo Gentile
Hoepli, 2018